5 things you can buy for $1,980 instead of the Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is here. Hooray! Everyone with a $2,000 burning a hole in their pocket can go ahead and pre-order the first-gen foldable phone that will be hitting the shelves.

However, as a rule of thumb, getting a first-gen product means that you will be paying for the privilege to use this exclusive phone and any all issues that might arise. Judging from the latest reports, there might be some issues plaguing some Galaxy Fold devices out in the wild, and there's always the chance that your device might exhibit such nasty problems.

Remember, people, don't peel the tiny film plastered over the display!

Anyway, seeing how people are willing to shell out so much money for a phone, we decided to round up a few other very enticing things that you can purchase for $2,000 or less. We don't say that these are better buys, but the sensible amongst you would certainly think twice between getting that foldable device.

Yep, you can get the exquisite Galaxy S10+ in ceramic black or white color with 512GB of native storage, treat it to a nice leather case in beautiful navy color, get yourself a nice manly wearable like the Galaxy Watch, treat yourself to the new Galaxy Buds for the gym, and top it all with the neat dual wireless charger. All of this would cost you a paltry $1,929 and still leave you $60 to treat yourself to an exquisite lunch in a restaurant. Win!

What a wonderful time to get into the Apple Ecosystem. You can get the 256GB iPhone XS Max, which has plenty of storage to spare, as well as the larger Apple Watch Series 4 with cellular & GPS connectivity, throw in the new AirPods on deck, and even get yourself an imaginary AirPower charging pad for free. The grand total would be $1979, leaving one dollar to put in the piggybank you got when you were five. Great deal!

#3. Google crowd, this is for you

Yes, you can buy two Pixels and outfit them with those cool fabric cases. One for you, one for the missus. You will both get the stock Android Pie experience, one of the very best cameras in the mobile space, and a great overall experience. What's not to like?

You can't really run FinalCut Pro X on any other hardware than an Apple computer, so getting a 13" MacBook Pro with a sleeve case is justified. Certainly, it will be more useful in terms of productivity than the Samsung Galaxy Fold, don't you think?

This extraordinary selection of products will treat you to not one, not two, but multiple weekend escapades full of gaming and fun as well as a slew of rather tasty yet unhealthy dietary choices, but it is what it is. You'll get a grand total of 75,400 calories from these good-boy snacks as well as enough games to wall yourself in the basement till 2022.

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Posts: 378; Member since: Jan 17, 2018

I think all the sections are brilliant. Great job Peter. But I was under an impression that the buds were free with the phone? I mean even if the promotion is over, I cannot imagine Samsung not bundling their phone with something else.

posted on Apr 18, 2019, 9:35 AM 10

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posted on Apr 18, 2019, 6:14 PM 2

Posts: 631; Member since: Aug 17, 2014

Most people have that stuff anyway, you buy the fold because its different know one has it. Thats the whole point, you pull a galaxy fold out in a pub or the office or on the train, bus wherever anybody sees it goes WOW.

posted on Apr 18, 2019, 9:37 AM 1

Posts: 3; Member since: Apr 18, 2019

the actual whole point is a tablet like screen that fits in your pocket, if you want to impress other kids in your school I'd recommend an iPhone XS Max or the Huawei approach of foldable phone (Mate X)

Posts: 14; Member since: Apr 27, 2013

posted on Apr 18, 2019, 10:09 AM 9

Posts: 1134; Member since: Dec 28, 2012

The AirPower was a nice little touch. And the Starbucks for everyone sitting on their MacBook in the cafe looking to appear like the next best selling author was pretty solid.
9/10 because why would someone need 2 PIxels? throw a Chromebook in there instead!

posted on Apr 18, 2019, 12:39 PM 2

Posts: 482; Member since: Oct 11, 2011

posted on Apr 18, 2019, 5:42 PM 0

Posts: 348; Member since: Jul 04, 2015

Weird Article. Is it me, or does this site seem to go out of it's way to deadpan certain companies products? One side of me thinks someone is getting a check.
Crap, even if this device and the other folding one suck. At least someone is stepping out of tech boredom. Then along comes the naysaying media.

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